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Surgery Partners Careers•McKinney, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs the full range of diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as per the established Radiologist protocols. This role involves assisting physicians with invasive US biopsy procedures, performing and evaluating ultrasound images exams, and providing accurate documentation and images of procedure(s) results. The technologist will communicate pertinent information to the Radiologist regarding the procedure and findings, and demonstrate competence in utilizing all imaging support equipment. They will also maintain inventory of supplies, keep exam rooms orderly and safe, and explain the ultrasound process to patients to alleviate anxiety. Accurate operation of the RIS system, including entering orders and charging procedures, is essential. The role requires superior interpersonal skills with patients and peers, and immediate reporting of any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown. The technologist must attend all required safety training and maintain proper working condition of all equipment. Competencies in all Ultrasound procedures must be maintained, and assistance in other areas of the Imaging department is expected when not performing Ultrasound procedures. Respect and regard for the dignity of all individuals are paramount, ensuring a professional, responsible, and courteous hospital environment. Operation and maintenance of high-level disinfection of all probes via Trophon is also required.

Requirements

Technologists must be registered and in good standing with the ARDMS with credentialing in physics, vascular and abdominal preferred.
Maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
The employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Credentialing in physics, vascular and abdominal preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of diagnostic Ultrasound procedures as per the established Radiologist protocols.
Assist physicians with invasive US biopsy procedures.
Performs and evaluates ultrasound images exams providing accurate documentation and images of procedure(s) results.
Communicates pertinent information to the Radiologist regarding the procedure & findings.
Demonstrates competence in utilizing all imaging support equipment to include transducers, multi-format cameras, printers, RIS and PACS system.
Maintains inventory of all required procedure supplies.
Maintains exams room in an orderly and safe condition.
Comprehensively explains the ultrasound process and procedure to the patient and answers any questions the patient has regarding the procedure to alleviate any patient anxiety.
Accurately operates all functions of the RIS system to include entering orders and charging of all procedures.
Displays superior interpersonal skills with patients and peers.
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor.
Attends all required safety training programs and describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Maintains proper working condition of all equipment; promptly reports any equipment variances or malfunctions to the supervisor.
Maintains competencies in all Ultrasound procedures.
Assists in other areas of the Imaging department when not performing Ultrasound procedures.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous hospital environment.
Operate and maintain high level disinfection of all probes via Trophon.